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The Parker Family | Photos for Columbia | Columbia Portrait Photographer

Photos for Columbia | Columbia State House Photos | Lorin Marie Photography

In one weekend, life changed for the Parkers.

In October, Mike, Eugenie and their daughter Sarah were among the many families in Columbia who lost their homes, their car and their possessions during the record-breaking heavy rains that flooded the Midlands. The 1,000-year-flood spread across the Famously Hot town, leaving behind destroyed roads, crumbling foundations and hurting people.

Through Photos for Columbia, I had the opportunity to photograph the Parker family, whose home and belongings were flooded, including most of Mike and Eugenie's wedding photos. Despite the incredible loss and hard time they've been through, this sweet family was all smiles, joy and laughter during their portrait session at the South Carolina State House.

Although nothing can replace the waterlogged photos, picture frames and albums destroyed in the flood, Mike and Eugenie's tried-and-true love for each other was shining despite their current circumstances.

Photos for Columbia | Columbia State House Photos | Lorin Marie Photography
Candle of hope | Columbia State House Photos | Lorin Marie Photography
Photos for Columbia | Columbia State House Photo Session | Lorin Marie Photography
Photos for Columbia | Columbia State House Photos | Lorin Marie Photography
Photos for Columbia | Columbia State House Photos | Lorin Marie Photography
Photos for Columbia | Columbia State House Photographer | Lorin Marie Photography
Photos for Columbia | Columbia State House Photos | Lorin Marie Photography
Photos for Columbia | Columbia State House Photos | Lorin Marie Photography
Photos for Columbia | Columbia State House Portraits | Lorin Marie Photography
Photos for Columbia | Columbia State House | Lorin Marie Photography
Photos for Columbia | Christmas Engagement Ring Ideas | Lorin Marie Photography
Photos for Columbia | Columbia State House Photos | Lorin Marie Photography

Thomas + Elizabeth | Sneak peek | West Columbia Riverwalk

West Columbia Riverwalk portrait photographer
Columbia portrat photographer | Lorin Marie Photography

These two. Caaaaan you feeeeel the looooove toooonight? are lyrics that definitely capture Thomas & Elizabeth's beautiful relationship & love for one another! Walking hand-in-hand along the West Columbia Riverwalk, nuzzling noses as the sun set. It was a dreamy portrait session in Columbia.

AND the Brantleys announced just shortly after we took these photos that their family will be growing by 1 come this October. It's kick-off-your-shoes good news! We are thrilled to hear about their little baby God has blessed them with & can't wait for them to join the parenthood club, too :) More photos of these lovebirds coming soon